working remote advice please for 6300 and maestro

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• Jay Nation Member

  September 2018 edited May 2019

  Steve
  
  Smartlink features are only available using SmartSDRv2 releases.

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• Art - N4QNT Member

  September 2018 edited November 2019

  Hello Steve, it’s well worth it but get ready to spend another $200 for version 2.0 to utilize remote, not only with your Maestro but pc laptops, tablets and IOS devices.. Have fun

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• steve turner Member

  September 2018 edited May 2019

  hi jay and Art thanks for the reply and information i was hoping to try the maestro out remote before spending anymore money as iam not sure the maestro is a keeper yet but love the 6300
  thanks guys

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• Jay Nation Member

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  Steve 
  

  Your probably going to like the Maestro, even without Smartlink. Smartlink wasn't even a thing when I purchased my Maestro, and I'd never want to be without it. I don't have any use for remote yet. My shack, antennas, etc. are all in my backyard. And I don't travel all that well. Someday I may want to open up my rig and antennas for others to use remotely though. 
  
  SmartSDR is evolving, v2 and up is where the fixes and new features are being added. To me that's enough of a reason to purchase v2. Version 1 was good enough, until version 2 arrived. Version 2 is getting better, Version 1 isn't.
  
  No real rush to making the purchase though, wait till you understand why you might want to. 
  

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• George Fenwick Member

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  Play with the Maestro at home for awhile. Porch, tv room, by the pool! Great to have.

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• steve turner Member

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  hi george thanks for reply do you mean by using a ethernet lead from the shack i dont know how to get it working remote 
  cheers steve

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• Dave Spencer Member ✭✭

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  Steve, you can connect your Maestro to your LAN with either an Ethernet cable or wirelessly. It'd be an idea, if you haven't already, to grab the relevant manuals from the Flex website

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• steve turner Member

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  Thanks Dave yep I got the idea now I’ll try wireless to lan Great idea it’s all new to me 73

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• George Fenwick Member

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  Steve, simply connect the Maestro to your WiFi and control the 6300 from anywhere in or around the house. I use my Maestro all the time but have never used it “remote”away from the house. It is not in my shack.

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• John - K3MA Member ✭✭

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  Steve
  
  As indicated by others you can operate remote by setting up a VPN.  It is much simpler to do it with V2 software.
  
  IF using a VPN you will need to read the info posted on this forum and be prepared for some work as it can take some effort and will require a computer in the shack and also one at the remote location.  The benefit is you save the $200 on upgrading to V2 and  you can utilize digital programs while remote if the bandwidth supports it.
  
  Using V2 makes the setup very easy.  You only need to open a couple ports in your router.  You also get some additional improvements in the program if you update.
  
  If you are a big digital mode user then the VPN solution would be best, if not then V2 is best.  Or do both so you have flexibility.
  
  I hope that answers your question.
  
  John K3MA

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• steve turner Member

  September 2018 edited September 2018

  thanks to all for your comments a lot of good ideas need to do some reading thanks guys 
  steve g1ppa

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